helmets?

[Michael Clinkscales]

whats the deal with helmits oh and number what do i have to do and where am i supposed to get them

[SmokingTires]

Helmets can be found on most racing sites. They have to be up to date and approved (I forget what the current approval is).

Magnetic numbers can also be found a lot of places. I go to soloperformance.com for singles. Great price on them.

Just search on Google and you should be able to find a site with race helmets. I got mine on UPracing.com. But I paid a higher price to get a name brand.

[RX8noobie]

Helmets can be purchased at any motorcycle shop. Bob's in St. Paul seems to consistantly have the best prices. The SNELL rating must be no more than 2 certification years old and they certify every 5 years. So, a current helmet today, in 2005, must be SNELL M1995 or better. They should be coming out with the new certifications sometime this year - so don't buy a M1995 - get at least a M2000. Numbers are easy. Yoou can pick up magnetic sheets from sign stores, some office supply stores or graphic design/race shops - or from our very own Phil. And don't forget to reserve your number with Phil for just $1.00 a year. That way you know it is your number!

Andy

[DCM]

Or is it helmuuts?
How about helmouts?
Sheesh!

[GodSquadMandrake]

I got mine used for $75 from the Rally classifieds on VWVortex.com. It's a basic G-force helmet open faced M-2000 rated. I have heard the "Hitching Post" has lots of helmets too.
Just make sure it fits before buying it.

[phile]

>Helmets can be purchased at any motorcycle shop. Bob's in St. Paul seems to consistantly have the best prices.

Sometimes in the past I have seen Bob's Cycle Supply in Little Canada beaten by Midwest Cycle Supply on south Lyndale in Mpls. Check both. A popular Snell-approved helmet is the HJC.

>And don't forget to reserve your number with Phil for just $1.00 a year. That way you know it is your number!

Right on this forum you can find the list of permanant numbers and the istructions for how to get your own:
The latest list will be posted to the autocross bulletin board http://forum.mnautox.com/
It will always be under "General Discussion" and the subject line will always start with "Permanent Number Update".
Go there now and check it out.

[89yotarollagts]

i bought my helpmet from Dennis Kirk (scratch & Dent) in Rush City has a couple of scratches But was brand new Picked it up real cheap i recommend walking through their store first if your in the area

[Teddy.B]

was there any ruling as to if they were going to extend the certification to allow snell1995 helmets? i thought the scca did but met council had not, correct? any new info on this. if they will be allowed i can put off buying a new helmet another year. thanks

[AlexL]

was there any ruling as to if they were going to extend the certification to allow snell1995 helmets? i thought the scca did but met council had not, correct? any new info on this. if they will be allowed i can put off buying a new helmet another year. thanks
I just got back from the meeting, and you can pretty much consider it official that you will need a Snell M, K, or SA 2000 or 2005 helmet for next year.

[Teddy.B]

I just got back from the meeting, and you can pretty much consider it official that you will need a Snell M, K, or SA 2000 or 2005 helmet for next year.

:( are the sa2005 helmets out yet or when do they come out? thanks

[MNbiker]

:( are the sa2005 helmets out yet or when do they come out? thanks

Some manufacturers already have SA2005 helmets available. G-Force models started hitting the market in October.

Note: For autocross, you only need an M-rated helmet. Save your money, unless you're planning on running in track events that require an SA helmet.

[phile]

I just got back from the meeting, and you can pretty much consider it official that you will need a Snell M, K, or SA 2000 or 2005 helmet for next year.
Yes. Met Council requires the most-stringent of the requirements of its member clubs. Corvettes of Minnesota and Suburban Corvettes both use insurance from the National Council of Corvette Clubs. NCCC is going to require 2000 Snell this year, so the rules committee is recommending to the Council that the Met Council autocross rules require Snell 2000. It's not a done deal yet, but I don't see what information you could bring to a club meeting to get your club rep to vote against it.

A decree from Topeka printed in North American Pylon confirms that SCCA will nationally require Snell 95. This figures, as SCCA Solo rules state that their requirement will be for the current Snell standard and the two previous standards.

This means that you can sell your old helmet on Ebay to an SCCA autocrosser someplace else in the country. I did this the last time we had a change here. I only got 15 bucks plus shipping, but it beats a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. If your 1995 Snell helmet is a fancy enclosed one with stunning graphics, you might get a lot more for it.

Of course, you could try to sell your helmet to a street motorcyclist, either here or someplace else. In my Ebay auction, I was sure to include keywords to attract both motorcyclists and autocrossers. Obviously, people who go to NCCC autocrossers are not your target market. Still, your chances are better than mine were last time, as both PCA and BMW clubs had gone up then, too. This time, I believe PCA is sticking with Snell 95. I don't know about BMW.

You are better-off with a Snell 2005 helmet now so it will stay Met-Council-legal longer. You might be able to negotiate a cheaper price on a 2000 helmet, but it does not seem likely. Stores here sell mostly to snowmobile and motorcycle riders who won't care. All the other old advice still applies: FIt is paramount, so go to a store and try on the very helmet you will buy, not just one like it. Buy the cheapest helmet that fits you properly. The more-expensive helmets are not necessarily going to protect you better, and any of the three acceptable Snell standards are going to require helmets far beyond what is really needed for autocross. You are in more danger of a head injury on the drive TO the event than you are AT the event.

[Teddy.B]

well i've been tossing around the idea of a new helmet for a long time, i've kinda been waiting for this to sort out. The helmet gets more of it's use on a motorcycle though so fit is more important than wearing it for 2 min at a time. The other is my current helmet is an arai, of all the helmets i've tried on there is no turning back. unfortunatly arai=$$$ :(

[larry200]

Arai used to be the helmet that fit me best. Fortunately, the last time I was in the market, a $150 HJC fit me just as well. But my HJC is Snell95, so while I'll still wear it for motorcycling, I'll be buying a new helmet for autocross. My plan is to hit Bob's, Midwest Cycle, and any motorcycle shop I happen to drive by, and try on absolutely everything in a Snell2000 or Snell2005. Hopefully, I'll find a less-expensive helmet that fits me as well as a more-expensive helmet. If I don't find something in the next couple of months, then a drive up to Dennis Kirk's scratch-and-dent store will be in order, too.

-- Larry B.

[DCM]

You have fatter fingers than me! :lol:
I think I'm going to get an open face this time. Easier to put glasses on. :flame:
Whoops!
Sorry 'bout that flame thing, meant smiley.
Where is my 'Dancin' banana when I need him?

[larry200]

Got an e-mail from Dennis Kirk today touting their holiday helmet close-out sale (up to 75% off!). Dennis Kirk doesn't make shopping easy. On-line, some of their helmets list the year of Snell certification and some don't. But...they've got some Snell M2000 helmets for as low as $50.00. Click on "metric motorcycle" helmets to narrow it down to the most applicable helmets. If you decide to drive up to DK in Rush City, call ahead first to find out the hours of both the scratch-and-dent store and the warehouse, that way you can time your visit to hit both. If you don't find something at the scratch-and-dent, plan on spending at least an hour at the warehouse store. It's not exactly a convenient shopping experience.

-- Larry B.

[Citizen_Insane]

I know this is a little off topic, but is it required that I own my own helmet to run at your events? I know a lot of places offer loaner helmets to n00bs (like me). I'm just not sure I want to invest in a helmet before I even start AutoXing (I just want to make sure its the thing for me).

[AlexL]

I know this is a little off topic, but is it required that I own my own helmet to run at your events? I know a lot of places offer loaner helmets to n00bs (like me). I'm just not sure I want to invest in a helmet before I even start AutoXing (I just want to make sure its the thing for me).
We have loaners.

[SmokingTires]

If your going to buy a new helmet, my best advice is get an Open Face helmet. After using one, I regret buying a closed face. You'll have a much wider angle of sight with an open face.


The only thing closed face are good for is making sure people don't catch you making faces :D

http://home.mn.rr.com/funkytones/mnautox/Img_1697y.jpg

:flame:

[MattD]

But a closed-face helmet is pure autox bling.

Right BlueSi?

:lol:

[shane86]

i've used an open face and own a closed face.
i like the closed face because i can use it at prokart too.

[GodSquadMandrake]

http://www.rupertwace.co.uk/classical/d355_corinthian-helmet.jpg

SA300